Newport today confirmed the signing of former New Zealand All Blacks scrum-half Junior Tonu'u.

Newport today confirmed the signing of former New Zealand All Blacks scrum-half Junior Tonu'u.

Tonu'u, who was on London Irish's books last season, has agreed a one-year contract and could feature when Newport visit Celtic League opponents Neath this weekend.

The 31-year-old won six New Zealand caps, including two against England, and four in Samoan colours.

Newport have recruited Tonu'u before tomorrow's Heineken Cup registration deadline, after being forced into a scrum-half search when South African Joost van der Westhuizen reneged on a one-year deal with the Black and Ambers earlier this month.